originally victoria — unfiltered blog

In a world that is always changing, consistency is rare but incredibly important. Many people start things with excitement or anticipation—goals, relationships, habits—but often stop when things get hard or boring or when they realize maybe they bit more off than they can chew. However, true success and spiritual growth come when we stay faithful over time. Consistency isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, doing the right thing again and again, and not giving up.

The best example of consistency is God Himself. The Bible says in Hebrews 13:8 (NLT), “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” God never changes. His love, His promises, and His character stay the same no matter what. In a world that feels unstable, this gives us peace. We can trust Him because He is always steady and faithful. Lamentations 3:22–23 (NLT) says, “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Every single day, God offers us new mercy. Not because we deserve it, but because He is committed to loving us. That’s what consistency looks like—being faithful, even when others are not.

As people made in God’s image, we are called to reflect His character. That includes being consistent. Whether it’s in our work, our relationships, or our spiritual life, we should aim to be steady and trustworthy. Being consistent shows others they can count on us, just like we can count on God. Consistency is also key to growth. Nothing meaningful happens overnight. To grow in faith, we need to read God’s Word, pray, and walk in obedience—not just once, but over and over again. Galatians 6:9 (NLT) encourages us, “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” The results will come, but only if we keep going. Growing in both the physical and mental realms means challenging yourself beyond what feels comfortable, consistently choosing effort over ease. Physically, it’s pushing your body to move, to lift, to endure—especially when it’s hard. It’s fighting through fatigue, embracing soreness, and recognizing that every rep or step forward is a form of progress. Mentally, it’s about developing resilience—the inner strength to keep going when you want to quit, the focus to stay disciplined, and the self-awareness to recognize when you’ve taken on too much. It means learning from setbacks instead of being defeated by them, and understanding that failure is often a necessary part of growth. This dual development—mind and body—requires grit, patience, humility, and vulnerability to not only others but to yourself. True growth comes when you bite off more than you can chew, not to prove something, but to stretch your limits and rise to meet them. It’s about becoming stronger and wiser by staying in the fight, even when it’s uncomfortable, and transforming that struggle into strength. It’s challenging yourself. Do you really need more time, or do you just need the courage to step out and take the risk even though you may be scared or not sure how to move to the next? That is the fun part of life. Life is a constant unfolding of new lessons, which often arrive when we least expect them. No matter how much we think we know or how far we’ve come, there’s always something more to learn—about ourselves, others, and the world around us. The truth is, nobody has it all figured out. We’re all navigating our own paths, making mistakes, learning, unlearning, and evolving along the way. Life isn’t about reaching a point of perfect understanding—it’s about staying open, curious, and willing to grow, even when the answers aren’t clear. That uncertainty is not a weakness, but an experience that keeps us moving forward in prayer and fasting and the wonder of what’s to come. My aunt always says there is 2 ways to face an unknown. 1. through faith or 2. through fear. Which perspective will you choose?

But let’s be honest—it’s hard to stay consistent in today’s world. Life is full of distractions. Social media, news, and entertainment all pull our attention in every direction. And if we want to go even deeper, we can look at the spirit realm. The warfare some of us feel is so heavy and is so easily distracting. When you operate out of the flesh, you’re driven by impulse, pride, and temporary desires, often leading to frustration, burnout, and choices that pull you further from purpose and peace. We get bored quickly and move on to the next thing. Many people want fast results, and when they don’t see change right away, they give up. Thanks to this fast paced world we live in, we are used to instant everything—fast food, fast answers, fast success— nobody really wants to put in the work because it can be hard. But consistency takes time, and our culture often doesn’t have the patience for that. It’s also hard because life is busy and stressful. Work, school, family, and responsibilities can wear us down. Sometimes we just don’t feel like praying or reading the Bible. We don’t always feel like being kind, showing up on time, or keeping our word. But consistency means doing what’s right even when it’s hard or when we don’t feel like it. Another challenge is that many people today are led by feelings instead of truth. But our feelings change all the time. One day we’re excited, the next day we’re discouraged—that’s the nature of emotions: they’re real, but they’re not always reliable. Feelings can shift with circumstances, change based on our environment, or be influenced by things as simple as lack of sleep or a passing comment. That’s why we can’t build our lives on emotions alone. If we let our moods dictate our actions or define our worth, we’ll constantly be on shaky ground, swaying with every high and low. True stability comes from building on something deeper—faith, values, discipline, and truth. Emotions are important signals, but they’re meant to be felt, understood, and managed—not followed blindly. To grow and stay grounded, we need to lead our emotions, not let them lead us. Jeremiah 17:9 (NLT) says, “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?” If we only do what we feel, we’ll never stay consistent. We have to follow God’s truth, not our changing moods.

Consistency matters. It builds trust, strengthens our faith, and reflects the nature of God. We don’t have to be perfect. We just have to be faithful—one day at a time. God is faithful to us, and He gives us the strength to stay steady. Let’s be people who don’t quit, who show up, and who live with purpose—because that’s the kind of life that honors God. Even in a world that tries to pull us away and that constantly tells us to chase comfort, instant gratification, or self-promotion, let’s choose to live with intention and purpose. Let’s remain anchored in who we are and whose we are. Let’s be the light in the dark, the calm in the chaos, the hope in the struggle. That kind of life—steadfast, purposeful, and aligned with God’s heart—is the life that truly makes a difference.